Description
Indulgent cinnamon cream cheese rolls deliver a symphony of sweet comfort from classic bakery traditions. Warm, gooey pastry layers melt with rich cream cheese and spicy cinnamon, promising delightful moments you’ll savor with each delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 12 Hawaiian sweet rolls (King’s brand preferred)
- 8 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- 1 large egg (beaten)
Butter and Sugar:
- 1/3 cup butter (melted)
- 1 tablespoon butter (melted for greasing)
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
Spices:
- 1/2 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 375°F and coat a 9×13-inch baking dish with melted butter, ensuring complete surface coverage.
- Position the rolls in the prepared dish, carefully creating a deep X-shaped incision in each roll, cutting approximately two-thirds through.
- Craft a luxurious topping by whisking together melted butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg until thoroughly combined and glossy.
- Drizzle the aromatic sugar mixture evenly across the prepared rolls, allowing the flavors to cascade into the X-shaped openings.
- Prepare the cream cheese filling by whipping the cream cheese until silky smooth and gently incorporating granulated sugar and beaten egg into a uniform mixture.
- Transfer the cream cheese mixture into a piping bag or zip-top bag with a snipped corner, then methodically fill each roll’s X-cut with the creamy mixture.
- Slide the dish into the preheated oven and bake for 12-15 minutes, watching for a golden-brown exterior and set fillings.
- Remove from the oven and allow the rolls to rest briefly, letting the flavors meld and slightly cool before serving.
Notes
- Soften cream cheese at room temperature for easy mixing and smooth consistency.
- Avoid overfilling rolls to prevent spillage during baking and ensure even cooking.
- Use parchment paper for easier cleanup and preventing rolls from sticking to the baking dish.
- Adjust spice levels by increasing or decreasing cinnamon and nutmeg to suit personal taste preferences.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 13 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg